How to Use the Annual Leave Calculator
Enter your hire date, today's date, your annual leave entitlement, and the number of days already used. The calculator instantly shows your remaining leave balance and when your current leave cycle expires. This is useful before booking vacations or year-end planning.
Understanding Annual Leave
In the US, there is no federal mandate for paid vacation. Most employers offer 10–20 days per year, often increasing with tenure. Some companies use a fiscal-year cycle while others use a rolling 12-month window. Always confirm expiry and carry-over rules with HR.
Common policy types include: use-it-or-lose-it (all unused leave expires at year-end), carry-over cap (roll over up to a set amount), and PTO payout (unused days paid out on termination).
Frequently Asked Questions
Policies vary by employer and state. Many companies allow carry-over up to a cap, while others enforce use-it-or-lose-it. Check your employee handbook for specific expiry and payout rules.
Yes. Just enter your actual annual entitlement in the field provided. The calculator subtracts your used days and shows the remaining balance.
The expiry date shown is based on a 12-month cycle from your hire anniversary. For prorated entitlement in your first year, adjust the entitlement field accordingly.